Christopher Pannier

Christopher Pannier is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, specializing in control systems for advanced manufacturing processes.

His research develops closed-loop additive manufacturing systems using real-time metrology and digital twins to improve sustainability and precision. Current projects focus on variable-orifice extrusion for 3D printing optimization and metal AM quality assurance through in-situ monitoring.

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• Rackham Merit Fellowship

Laboratory work includes sensor integration for process control and collaborations with Southeast Michigan industry partners on manufacturing innovations.